Survey Technician

Job Description

Job Description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our survey team and put your technical skills to work across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects. As a Survey Technician, you'll work under the direction of a licensed Professional Surveyor gaining hands-on experience with modern equipment and technology while contributing to meaningful deliverables from field to finish.

What You'll Do

• Perform field and/or office survey work under the direction of a Professional Surveyor, including boundary, easement, right-of-way, route and topographic surveys
• Conduct deed research across various jurisdictions and assist in the preparation of legal descriptions and right-of-way plans
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot GPS and digital survey equipment and software
• Prepare field notes and sketches and read and interpret road, bridge, and utility plans, deeds, and survey plats
• Submit utility locate requests
• Communicate regularly with designers and state and local agencies

Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of surveying experience collecting topographic survey data for state transportation and utility projects and staking right-of-way and easements
• Experience with survey software; MS Office Suite
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Adaptable and self-motivated with a proactive mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Learn More

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